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  1. MNhunter1

    Shoreland'r Rebuild

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    1973 StarCraft SS 16 Restore

    Great looking SS!!
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    1980 SS 181 rebuild.

    3M80, Contact Cement, or the Nautolex adhesive. Whichever way you go, I would hit the glossy surface with an orbital sander to give it some teeth. Mechanically secure the edges with stainless staples. I've generally went with the 3M80 on the decking and Contact Cement on any aluminum.
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    1979 Mariner 18 seating and center console layuot

    I've got several brochure pages and specs saved, but with the picture upload dilemma, I can't just drop them here. Shoot me a DM with an email address if you want me to send them to you. Nothing for the '79, but have '72, '77, '82, '86, etc. Max HP is general 115hp for the 18ft Mariner or MR...
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    1980 SS 181 rebuild.

    My standard for decking is ACX ply, sealed with Helmsman Spar, and topped with Nautolex vinyl. I use the ACX for the transom too, but that I typical seal with a two part epoxy. My boats are garage kept and covered to the elements. Most of the damage on these old decks are from years of abuse...
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    Decisions

    If I had the room, and the open water, I'd pick it up if it were a solid hull/trailer. I just have a residential garage stall and inland lakes, so one 18ft or smaller is my threshold. I've been tempted by some great deals on good looking hulls, but time and space were the deal breakers.
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    Decisions

    If I had the space, I'd have a few different hulls waiting in the wings. I think it boils down to what you're really looking for in the long term. The condition of the hull, trailer, and presence of critical/desired parts/components would also be a determining factor. A $500 dent free and...
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    1972 Starcraft Nova

    Yes, more forgiving than contact cement, but still very finicky.
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    What level of corrosion is acceptable?

    The spray foam used is a big red flag...tip of the iceberg. Of note, I do not believe there ever was an I/O Mariner, they were all outboards.
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    What level of corrosion is acceptable?

    Hack job non-Mariner, not worth a 1hr drive much less a 12hr. Don't waste your time.
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    1972 Starcraft Nova

    3M80, Contact Cement, or the Nautolex adhesive. Whichever way you go, I would hit the glossy surface with an orbital sander to give it some teeth. Mechanically secure the edges with stainless staples. On the Nova, the side panels will cover any staples in the open cockpit and those under the...
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    Adding Gunwale Rod Holder to Starcraft Mariner?

    I'd share some pics, but we are having some picture upload issues at the moment. I did this on my MR180. Just make sure your spacing is right between the gunnel inside/outside trim and whatever angle you decide to use works along the inside of the hull and your specific clearances. The tail end...
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    Lady in Blue #2 68 Holiday Build

    https://forums.iboats.com/threads/1974-chieftain-25-adventurer-restoration.765537/page-16#post-5899490
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    got a problem with a 115 evinrude 2 stroke 2000

    Might want to try the Johnson and Evinrude forum, likely to have a better response.
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    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    https://www.xylem.com/siteassets/brand/rule/resources/guideline/rule-quick-reference-flyer.pdf You could move up to 800 without issue. I always like to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it. I lean towards the independent standard pump and float switch from a failure...
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    1976 Montego 16- The "Free" Puppy

    I'd skip the full auto and go to a manual with float switch, wired direct to the battery as well as the console as you noted in an earlier post. Your drain tube/hole will indicate how big you can go as the larger pumps require a larger hole. I think after 800gph it moves up from the 3/4" hose...
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    1973 StarCraft SS 16 Restore

    I just completely re-did my roller trailer for my 18ft. I'd share pictures, but the site still seems to be having issues. I would have preferred to convert to all bunks if possible, but the way my trailer was set up, it wouldn't have worked. I did swap out my front rollers with 42" bunks, but...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    I feel like those are pretty reputable rotary systems. I'd just find a new cable if needed and call it good unless the cost of the cable negates the investment in a complete system.
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    Shoreland'r Rebuild

    I've been trying to post the last several days with pictures of the completed trailer, but with the photo issues on the site, I'm still waiting... Turned out great and I managed to single handedly leapfrog the 18ft hull back onto the trailer from the makeshift cradle I had fabricated. Got all...
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    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Can't speak much on the pros/cons of the rotary v. rack and pinion, but I've replaced the steering on my last two builds with the 4.2 NFB rotary system from Seastar.
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